Ericson Reservoir

Ericson Reservoir is a reservoir in Wheeler County, Nebraska with 123 acres and about 448 acre-feet of storage.

On Ericson Reservoir, a point near the old channel is a better first stop than a random stretch of bank.

Fish and Baits at Ericson Reservoir

Fish listed for Ericson Reservoir include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, and Largemouth Bass.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Ericson Reservoir, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For black crappie at Ericson Reservoir, try a small jig or minnow beside brush, weed edges and drop-offs; for bluegill at Ericson Reservoir, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at Ericson Reservoir, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges; for common carp at Ericson Reservoir, try corn, dough bait or a worm on a simple bottom rig.

How the Seasons Change Ericson Reservoir

Spring on Ericson Reservoir usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Ericson Reservoir, fish early around shallow cover, then back out toward the creek path or a nearby drop. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Ericson Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ericson Reservoir

Make the first trip to Ericson Reservoir easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.